England head coach Chris Silverwood says experienced pacer James Anderson, who is standing on the cusp of a historic 600th Test wicket, is constantly lending a helping hand to other bowlers in the team and is an \u201cinspiration\u201d for everyone.<\/p>\n
The 38-year-old ended the fourth day of the ultimate Check between England and Pakistan a wicket wanting the elusive 600-wicket mark. On taking one wicket on the last day, he will become the first fast bowler to take 600 wickets and the fourth bowler in total.\u00a0Before him, Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, and Anil Kumble have reached this stage but all three are spinners.<\/p>\n
Anderson would have reached 600 wickets on the fourth day if wicketkeeper Jose Butler had not missed an easy catch.\u00a0\u201cIt would have been disappointing for a bowler but you can only do what is necessary for you.\u201d\u00a0Jimmy did the same and he also got the reward.\u00a0(In case of missing the catch) Jimmy behaved very well.\u00a0Nobody wants to miss a catch but it is frustrating.\u201d Silverwood said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are all aware of Jimmy\u2019s record and hope that he will succeed in achieving it.\u201d It would be fantastic to see.\u00a0He is an inspiration to all.\u00a0600 Test wickets are excellent. \u201cHe said,\u201d He worked hard to reach this point and it is fantastic to reach here.\u00a0He is constantly helping other bowlers.\u00a0What can be a better thing that one of the best bowlers in the world is in our team and is representing his country. \u201d Silverwood told Sky Sports.<\/p>\n
In the previous series against the West Indies, Stuart Broad became the seventh bowler to take 500 wickets in Test cricket.\u00a0Silverwood said, \u201cThis is a big achievement.\u00a0We have two bowlers taking more than 500 wickets and Jimmy\u2019s approach is close to 600 wickets.<\/p>\n
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